{"href":"https://api.simplecast.com/oembed?url=https%3A%2F%2Fjew-and-stew.simplecast.com%2Fepisodes%2Fheroes-hope-hard-truths-w-yuval-david-TGLtPV3I","width":444,"version":"1.0","type":"rich","title":"Heroes, Hope & Hard Truths w/ Yuval David","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/501d9cea-0a0b-429a-a041-cb29ed48a156/cd4e3745-fd6f-4b1e-b157-6a44a609de1a/jsep181sq.jpg","thumbnail_height":300,"provider_url":"https://simplecast.com","provider_name":"Simplecast","html":"","height":200,"description":"Daniel and Simona sit down with Emmy Award–winning journalist, filmmaker, and actor Yuval David for an unflinching conversation about Jewish identity, resilience, and the rising tide of antisemitism. Yuval shares deeply personal family stories of survival and love during the Holocaust, including how hope and purpose sustained his grandparents through unimaginable horrors. From the role of Jewish education in shaping identity to the dangers of silence and appeasement, Yuval argues that Judaism is rooted not in victimhood, but in optimism, responsibility, and action. The discussion expands to the failures of modern progressive movements, the weaponization of identity politics, and the urgent need for Jews to speak clearly and unapologetically for themselves. Grounded in history yet sharply focused on the present, this episode is a call to courage—urging Jews and allies alike to reject false binaries, defend truth, and actively protect human dignity in a moment that demands leadership.\n\nGuest Bio\nYuval David is an Emmy Award–winning journalist, filmmaker, and actor, and a leading advocate for Jewish and LGBTQ rights. He advises international NGOs, policy institutes, and advocacy organizations, bringing expertise in media, communications, and sociopolitical analysis. His commentary appears on major global news networks—including Fox, NewsNation, ABC, NBC, Sky News, and Israel’s i24, JNS, and channels 11, 12, 13, and 14—as well as in international publications. A frequent speaker at conferences, universities, and policy forums, Yuval is recognized for his clear, courageous insights on complex issues. As an actor and filmmaker, Yuval’s work has been featured on FX, HBO, ABC, NBC, CBS, Disney, and DreamWorks, as well as on stages across the U.S. and abroad. His written work—including academic papers, news commentary, and poetry—explores identity, justice, and resilience, capturing the depth of lived experience while fostering dialogue and understanding. Through his diverse work, Yuval advances human rights, combats antisemitism, and promotes inclusive democratic values. \n\nWebsite: https://www.yuvaldavid.com \nInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/Yuval_David_ \nX: https://x.com/YuvalDavid \nFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/YuvalDavid \nYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/YuvalDavid \nTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@yuval.david\n"}